Harken plastic System AA Intermediate Slider Car Support

HARKEN System AA Plastic Intermediate Slider Car Support

Enhance the performance and handling of your mainsail with the HARKEN System AA Intermediate Slider Car Support. This essential fitting is a core component of the renowned Harken System AA, designed to ensure smooth and reliable sail management for smaller cruising and racing boats. By integrating this car into your mast track, you guarantee a more efficient and enjoyable sailing experience, reducing friction and the physical effort required for sail maneuvers.

A complete Harken® Battcar system, which includes components like this intermediate slider, transforms your sailing experience. When used with full-length battens, it helps you raise, douse, and reef with unparalleled ease. It´s like having an extra crew member on board, especially valuable when you’re sailing shorthanded. Significantly outperforming in-mast or in-boom furling systems, Harken Battcar systems are often a more cost-effective solution, and crucially, you don’t need to recut your existing sail to upgrade. This small but vital part plays a huge role in achieving that legendary Harken smoothness and reliability.

The System AA Intermediate Slider Car is engineered to work seamlessly between the main batten receptacles on your mast track. Its primary role is to maintain the luff of the mainsail close to the mast, preventing unwanted sagging and ensuring a clean, efficient airfoil shape. This meticulous control over sail shape translates directly into better performance and pointing ability. Constructed from a high-strength, low-friction, and UV-stabilized material, it glides effortlessly within the track, even under load, contributing to a fluid and snag-free sail hoist and drop every time.

Supports:

* Optimal mainsail luff shape between batten cars
* Reduced sail sag for improved aerodynamic efficiency
* Smooth, low-friction sail movement along the mast track
* Overall integrity and performance of the Harken System AA

Integrating the HARKEN System AA Intermediate Slider Car Support into your sailboat´s rigging is a small upgrade that delivers a significant impact on your daily sailing. Trust in Harken´s legacy of durability and engineering excellence to make every hoist, reef, and douse smoother and more manageable. Ensure your Battcar system is complete and functioning at its peak with this genuine Harken fitting, a must-have for any sailor looking to optimize their rig for performance and ease of use.

Specifications:

* Length (mm): 44 mm
* Length (in): 1 3/4 in
* Width (mm): 25 mm
* Width (in): 1 in
* Weight (g): 15 g
* Weight (oz): 0.5 oz
* Maximum working load (kg): 59 kg
* Maximum working load (lb): 130 lb